Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy
@ 401 Champlain Valley Physicians HospitalPharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy
About the job
CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital employs pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in drug dispensing, inventory, and prepackaging at a busy inpatient pharmacy. The role requires certification, basic skills, and hospital experience, with day and night shifts available.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Pass basic calculations
- Pass Word competency
- Secure national pharmacy technician certification
Qualifications
- Register with NY Department of Education
- Training in patient care behaviors
- Must attempt and secure certification within specified periods
Full job description
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.
This is a Day/Night Shift Position
Primary Shift: 0700-1530
Secondary Shifts: 2100-0730, 0600-1430
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Each Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the staff pharmacists in the various functions of the Department, including dispensing and order filling responsibilities, inventory controls, and prepackaging.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. High School Diploma (minimum) required.
2. Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
3. Must pass basic calculations competency.
4. Computer experience preferred.
5. Must pass basic Word competency.
6. Must secure a Valid National Pharmacy Technician Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program.
Full & Part Time Staff
a. Must attempt examination within 12 months of effective hire date
b. Must secure certification within 18 months of effective hire date
Per Diem Staff
a. Must attempt examination within 18 months of effective hire date
b. Must secure certification within 24 months of effective hire date
Must register with the NY Department of Education as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
Full & Part Time Staff
a. Must register within 18 months of effective hire date
Per Diem Staff
a. Must register within 24 months of effective hire date
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
This is a bargaining union position.